Max Rpm's on 2011 Fatboy ?
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Rev it up in a lower gear. When it cuts off that's it. It's got a rev limiter. But I wouldn't do that on a bike that's not broken in.
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I am a little confused here. I have an '11 Lo with 6000 miles. I bought it used with 5200 on the clock. Always serviced by the dealer, previous owner installed the big sucker, a 2 into 1 pipe and had it dynoed. The service guys all knew the bike when I asked about it, saying it was a great bike that was set up well.
The last few days I have been wondering about max RPMs myself. Out riding tonite on a fairly deserted stretch of straight 6 lane, I opened her up. I had the speedo set to gear/tach to monitor the revs. I swear that when I got her to 3400 or 3500 in second, third and fourth gears it felt like it was gonna come apart, so I let off. I cannot possible imagine that she could turn anywhere near 5000.
Should I be concerned, take it in for a check? Or just spend time getting used to it and gradually push up the revs? I mean it really didnt feel good, but maybe I just am not used to the feel.
I don't know if I have an A or B motor.
Thanks
Michael
The last few days I have been wondering about max RPMs myself. Out riding tonite on a fairly deserted stretch of straight 6 lane, I opened her up. I had the speedo set to gear/tach to monitor the revs. I swear that when I got her to 3400 or 3500 in second, third and fourth gears it felt like it was gonna come apart, so I let off. I cannot possible imagine that she could turn anywhere near 5000.
Should I be concerned, take it in for a check? Or just spend time getting used to it and gradually push up the revs? I mean it really didnt feel good, but maybe I just am not used to the feel.
I don't know if I have an A or B motor.
Thanks
Michael
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My EVO hits an uncomfortable vibration at ~3500 rpm. I have done a lot of vibration studies as an engineering tech over the years. It seems to be a harmonic resonance where the engine itself starts heavy vibs. Seems to be common. I regeared with a larger trans sprocket so it doesn't get over 3000 rpm at 70 mph. It does go away at 4000 and over. I sacrificed a little on launch acceleration and 50 mph roll on for comfort on the road. Never even noticed it on the drag strip.
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The last few days I have been wondering about max RPMs myself. Out riding tonite on a fairly deserted stretch of straight 6 lane, I opened her up. I had the speedo set to gear/tach to monitor the revs. I swear that when I got her to 3400 or 3500 in second, third and fourth gears it felt like it was gonna come apart, so I let off. I cannot possible imagine that she could turn anywhere near 5000.
Should I be concerned, take it in for a check? Or just spend time getting used to it and gradually push up the revs? I mean it really didnt feel good, but maybe I just am not used to the feel.
I don't know if I have an A or B motor.
Thanks
Michael
Should I be concerned, take it in for a check? Or just spend time getting used to it and gradually push up the revs? I mean it really didnt feel good, but maybe I just am not used to the feel.
I don't know if I have an A or B motor.
Thanks
Michael
Don't think you have to fear it coming apart ... When they did the tune they must have run it up in the revs a couple of times.
Just give it a go.